Xiaomi Poco C85 vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C85
5category wins
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco C85
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco C85
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco C85
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco C85
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco C85
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 810 | 800 |
| PPI | 254 | 254 |
| Screen-to-body | 81.8 | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc T7250 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco C85 +76%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco C85 +36%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco C85 +71%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 771 | 437 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,980 | 1,461 |
| AnTuTu | 528,398 | 308,467 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 6000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 173.2 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.2 |
| Other | — | Dust and splash resistant |
| Weight (g) | 211 | 208 |
| Width (mm) | 81.1 | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, December 09 | 2026, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, December 16 | Available. Released 2026, March 13 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - ROW |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - ROW |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Other | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Unspecified | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C85 and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco C85 is 6% cheaper at 33,000 DZD versus 35,000 DZD for the Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Xiaomi Poco C85 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Poco C85 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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